Method and system for enhancing computer peripheral safety

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8868958
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13453847

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A method and system for enhancing computer peripheral safety are configured to monitor and/or isolate alternating current (A.C.) supplies with and/or from any peripheral subsystems or devices. An exemplary method and system comprises an A.C. supply, a host computer system, and a peripheral subsystem or device connected to the host computer system, such as an ultrasound imaging and/or therapy peripheral, and an isolation subsystem configured for monitoring and/or isolating the A.C. supply from the peripheral subsystem or device. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an isolation subsystem comprises application software and associated modules and functions that when executed continuously monitors and/or polls the host computer's hardware and/or operating system for the presence of an isolated source, such as a battery, or an unisolated power source, such as through a battery charger and/or other connection path to the A.C. main supply.

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  • ARDENT SOUND, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barthe, Peter G Phoenix, US 214 23867
Jaeger, Paul M Mesa, US 15 1237
Kouklev, Vadim Tempe, US 10 1047
Slayton, Michael H Tempe, US 237 25198

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